Summary — HJ 49: Interim study of U.S. Route 212
Purpose / Intent
HJ 49 is a joint resolution that would establish an interim legislative study concerning U.S. Route 212. The stated intent is to direct lawmakers (or a designated interim committee) to examine matters related to this highway — typically including safety, maintenance, traffic, funding, economic impacts and the highway’s relationship to municipal, tribal and state transportation planning.
Note: The public bill text/sections were not provided in the record supplied, so this summary is based on the bill title, classifications and the legislative history available.
Key provisions (as implied by title and classification)
- Creates an interim study focused specifically on U.S. Route 212.
- The study likely would gather data, hold hearings, consult stakeholders (e.g., Department of Transportation, affected municipalities, tribal nations given the “Indians” subject), and develop recommendations for legislative or administrative action.
- As a joint resolution (interim study), it would not itself appropriate funds or change statute but would produce findings and recommendations for a subsequent session.
Because the bill text is not included, specific scope, deadlines, membership of the study panel, reporting date, or required deliverables are not available in the provided materials. Review of the LCO file (LC 4486) or the final text is necessary to confirm those specifics.
Who would be affected
- State legislative committees and legislators assigned to the study.
- Connecticut Department of Transportation and local highway/transportation agencies with responsibility for U.S. Route 212.
- Municipalities and residents along U.S. Route 212, businesses depending on the corridor, tribal governments (noted in subject), and motorists.
- Potentially state budget/Fiscal staff if the study required staff time or limited funding.
Procedural history & current status
- Introduced: January 31, 2025.
- House: hearings and committee action in April 2025; passed the House with amendments (House Amendment Schedule A).
- Senate: referred to Senate Highways and Transportation Committee; committee executive action listed as “Bill Not Concurred” and there is an entry showing the bill “Died in Standing Committee” on May 22, 2025.
- Additional entries in late April–June 2025 list further actions (including an entry “Transmitted to Secretary of the State” on June 25, 2025), but the primary status recorded is (S) Died in Standing Committee.
- Related bill/file: LC 4486 (replaces).
Potential impact
If acted on, the study could clarify needs for safety improvements, maintenance priorities, funding strategies (including taxation/transportation issues), and impacts on tribal lands and local communities — informing future legislation or DOT actions. As recorded here, the legislation did not become an active study due to committee disposition in the Senate; sponsors or committees would need to refile or advance a replacement to initiate the work.
Next steps / Where to find more
- Consult the Legislative Commissioners’ Office (LCO) file LC 4486 for the proposed study language.
- Check committee reports or the Office of Legislative Research / Office of Fiscal Analysis files (referrals are noted) for any background materials or fiscal implications.
